claim that troops spotted in ukraine wearing unmarked uniforms are not russian forces but local self-defense groups. putin said, russian -- russia reserves right to use all means nose protect russian in the ukraine and military force would be a last resort. putin also warned that, western threats to punish russia with sanctions will backfire. for more on this, rapid response panel tonight, former governor bill richardson of new mexico, governor richardson, good to have you with us, and former ambassador with much success, and also the president of plow shares fund. great to have you with us as well p well. governor was this a good day for the united states? the president's demeanor and focus on this, what do you think? >> well, it's a day that moves us in the right direction. think secretary kerry identifying with the ukrainian people, with their democratic movement pledging a billion dollars in aid, they're going to need more, be a 20, hopefully, from the international monetary fund. i think the president being steady, resolute, firm, and it could than you can't trust president putin, but y